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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    In The Desperation Comes A Determination

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,701 views

    Have you ever fallen INTO THE DESPERATION, UNEXPECTED NEED, AND THERE GROWS A DETERMINATION, WE SHALL ARISE AND SEE THE PLAN OF GOD DEVELOP --- KEEP KNOCKING !

    I HAVE NOTHING --- THE PLACE OF UNEXPECTED NEEDS... IN THE DESPERATION COMES A DETERMINATION THE THE IMPOSSIBLE NEEDS WILL BE SOLVED... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Mark 13:33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. We walk in perilous times, danger ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kyle Gray avatar

    Deceived About The Future Series

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,393 views

    What should we be doing in wait of Christ’s return?

    If you think about it…every second that we live, is lived in the present. With each passing second, the past is only one second behind – and the future is one second ahead. Always. As humans, this constantly feeds our curiosity. We can see the past. We can study it, learn from it, even make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The King Is Here! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024
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     | 995 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' humble yet triumphant entry as King, His unexpected conquest of hearts, and His reign over sin, death, and Satan.

    Good morning, dear family of God. It's a wonderful day to gather together in the love and light of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to share in the richness of His word, to draw strength from its wisdom and to find comfort in its promises. Today, we are turning our hearts and minds to a profound ...read more

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  • David Dykes avatar

    Jesus Extended Forecast, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,036 views

    The most important event in the future is the return of Jesus Christ. In Mark 13, Jesus gives details of His return, but in the first part of the chapter He predicts three things that will happen before He returns.

    INTRODUCTION Predicting the weather is tough sometimes. A group of Sioux Native Americans living in South Dakota asked their tribal chief if it was going to be a cold winter. He said, “I’ll get back to you.” Then he used his cell phone and called the National Weather Service, and they said they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scientific Evidence That God Answers Prayer

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 14, 2025
     | 527 views

    Millions of people testify of specific answers to prayer — healed relationships, unexpected provisions, physical healing, or guidance. This is a compiling of scientific studies that show the effects of prayer.

    SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT GOD ANSWERS PRAYER Millions of people testify of specific answers to prayer — healed relationships, unexpected provisions, physical healing, or guidance. Common stories include money or food showing up just when needed, dramatic encounters after praying for help, peace or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Asking The Right Question Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022
     | 3,113 views

    Knowing how to live in the light of Christ’s return is far more important than knowing when He will return.

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepared

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,143 views

    The delay in the return of Christ Jesus represents the present period lived between the first coming of Jesus and his expected return.

    Prepared Matthew 25:1 - 13 Intro: Almost every Sunday morning I begin my sermon with a cute or funny story. This morning I start with a sad story. Bob and Betty were 2 of my dearest friends in Indiana. A strong, loving example of what a married couple should be. However, this couple was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Workers Of Iniquity

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 2, 2014
     | 5,322 views

    To show that if you are a backslider, you will be treated the same by the LORD like unbelievers. So return to the LORD before He returns.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a backslider? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if you are a backslider, you will be treated the same by the LORD like unbelievers. So return to the LORD before He returns. IV. TEXT: Psalms 125:5 (Amplified Bible) 125:5 As for such as turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why The Wait? Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
     | 5,973 views

    Jesus' return is imminent but He is patiently awaiting the fullness of those whom will be saved.

    CONTINUING THE THOUGHT. Last week we spent our time together considering the reality of Jesus’ Second Coming and Power to Judge sin and sinners especially in light of the false teachers who were denying such among the Church that Peter was writing to. The false teachers denied Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watching And Praying

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 24, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,417 views

    When will Jesus return? Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44.

    When will Jesus return? Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44. End of an Era Matthew 24:36 “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk From Grief To Joy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 905 views

    This sermon explores navigating unexpected events, understanding God's newness, and growing in redemption, using the disciples' journey to Emmaus as a metaphor for our spiritual journey. Key

    Good morning, family of God. It's a joy to be with you today, gathered in the presence of our Lord, ready to encounter His word afresh. We all have our own stories, our own experiences, our own heartaches and triumphs. Each of us carries a unique narrative, woven together by the hand of God. Yet, ...read more

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    John Chapter 9 Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 5, 2013
     | 4,835 views

    Jesus heals the man born blind. Jesus sometimes accomplishes His miracles in unexpected ways and almost always requires our participation.

    John 9:1-12 “As [Jesus] went along, He saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked Him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    The Mystery Of God's Mercy Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 27, 2020
     | 2,919 views

    Have you ever watched a movie that had an unexpected ending? The bad guy got away it. The villain was not punished. The hero dies.

    Jonah – Chapter 4 The Mystery of God’s Mercy March 1, 2020 Have you ever watched a movie that had an unexpected ending? The bad guy got away it. The villain was not punished. The hero dies. Jonah 4:1-4 NIV But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. 2 He prayed to the LORD, “Isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    From Epiphany To Transfiguration

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 29, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,718 views

    An epiphany is a sudden and unexpected revelation. Transfiguration is seeing Jesus in all His glory. It is His righteousness which prepares us to face God.

    FROM EPIPHANY TO TRANSFIGURATION. Psalm 50:1-6. An epiphany is a wonderful, unpredictable thing. It is defined as a sudden and unexpected revelation. It is not something that we come to expect, or can hunt down. Not something that we can earn through works, or prayers, or religious rites. Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Who Brings Water Out Of A Rock Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 19, 2025
     | 270 views

    God has unlimited power to provide, even from the most impossible and unexpected sources, when His people trust Him completely.

    THE GOD WHO BRINGS WATER OUT OF A ROCK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 17:1-7 Key Verse: “He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river.” – Psalm 105:41 Supporting Texts: Numbers 20:7-11; Isaiah 43:19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:4; Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God